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title: ShapeRange.Select Method (Word)
keywords: vbawd10.chm162856985
f1_keywords:
- vbawd10.chm162856985
ms.prod: word
api_name:
- Word.ShapeRange.Select
ms.assetid: a42e75ce-ed21-868c-9278-b522a541a816
ms.date: 06/08/2017
---


# ShapeRange.Select Method (Word)

Selects the specified range of shapes.


## Syntax

 _expression_ . **Select**( **_Replace_** )

 _expression_ Required. A variable that represents a **[ShapeRange](shaperange-object-word.md)** object.


### Parameters



|**Name**|**Required/Optional**|**Data Type**|**Description**|
|:-----|:-----|:-----|:-----|
| _Replace_|Optional| **Variant**|If adding a shape,  **True** replaces the selection. **False** adds the new shape to the selection.|

## See also


#### Concepts


[ShapeRange Collection Object](shaperange-object-word.md)

